Administrative Assistant I

At The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California , we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people— to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem‑solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. There is currently one (1) opening for Administrative Assistant I located at the Soto St Facility — 2100 N. Soto Street, Los Angeles, CA 90032. We're looking for an Administrative Assistant I who is enthusiastic about organization and dedicated to keeping operations running seamlessly. This entry‑level role supports a wide range of administrative activities and is ideal for someone who thrives on creating order out of complexity and takes pride in being a reliable, detail‑focused contributor. In this role, you'll independently organize and prioritize recurring tasks within established guidelines, perform routine assignments that keep the team moving forward, identify and resolve problems of limited scope, and support the team by managing information, documentation, and day‑to‑day administrative needs. What You’ll Do Prepare letters, reports, and other documents from rough drafts; arrange material into proper format; and create basic spreadsheets. Answer inquiries, explain or clarify rules, processes, and procedures, and provide information requiring general knowledge of institutional operations. Extract information from a variety of sources and compile it for periodic or special reports. Process petty cash requisitions, prepare reimbursement reports, and monitor replenishment of funds. Perform corporate credit card purchases and reconciliations, create reports, and provide support to other card holders. Maintain databases by entering information from a variety of source documents and determining actions necessary to obtain missing information or correct it. File documents, records, and reports; develop, reconstruct, or purge files; index, locate, and update records. Order, receive, and maintain office supplies. May act as timekeeper and assist employees and managers with accurate timekeeping submission; review and verify timekeeping entries. Schedule 4/10 Full‑time. Hybrid Work The Metropolitan's current practice for this position is a hybrid work schedule: typically two days a week in person and the remaining days remote. This is subject to change based on organizational needs. Once the telework policy is finalized, it will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule. Employment Standards Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: A high school diploma or equivalency and four years of relevant experience; or an associate’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant Experience: Administrative work experience. Benefits Competitive compensation. Excellent medical, dental, vision plans. Deferred compensation in the form of 401(k) with matching contribution and 457 plan. Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System. Tuition reimbursement. Training and advancement opportunities. Excellent working environment. Public transportation reimbursements and van pools. Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis. About MWD The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state‑established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource‑management programs. Equal Opportunity Employer & Accommodations The Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s). Metropolitan is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals needing a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Eligibility & Sponsorship Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1‑B or other employment‑based immigration case). #J-18808-Ljbffr